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Chapter 963 Bronze Gui
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Religious sculptures before He Chaozong were almost all large-scale sculptures. Mogao Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes are the representatives. Most of them gathered a large number of skilled craftsmen and took a long time to complete. In other words, these large-scale religious sculptures and
The sculpture group is not an independent creation by an individual, but a collective creation by a large number of people.
Moreover, from a functional point of view, religious sculpture art at this time served religion and politics, and the meaning of art was subordinate and instrumental. And the entire process of each of He Chaozong's porcelain sculpture works from material selection, conception to production
They are all completed independently. His works are subordinate to the material, the content, and the spiritual appeal of mankind, reflecting the independent and independent quality characteristics of art.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that He Chaozong is the first person in Chinese religious sculpture art.
It is precisely because of this that his sculptures are particularly precious. If Liu Dong had not inherited a sculpture by He Chaozong from Mr. Li, and later obtained two pieces from the collection of Van Gaal in the Netherlands, he would have definitely seen it with his own eyes.
I was shocked by He Chaozong's works!
"What about the third piece?" Liu Dong continued to ask after his eyes lingered on He Chaozong's Guanyin statue for a moment.
"This last piece is it!"
As he spoke, Zou Renhuai took a bronze gui about 20 centimeters high from the iron stand nearby and walked over.
A classic work of the early Western Zhou Dynasty, equivalent to today's bowl, it was a rice-serving tool during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Bronze Gui appeared in the early Shang Dynasty. However, the number was small and gradually increased in the late Shang Dynasty. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the Gui was an important ritual vessel. Especially in the Western Zhou Dynasty, like the tripod system, even numbers were used during sacrifices and banquets.
The combination is used with an odd number of tripods. According to records, the emperor used nine tripods and eight guis. The princes used seven tripods and six guis, the officials had five tripods and four guis, and the Yuanshi used three tripods and two guis. The number of guis unearthed is also mostly even.?
The bronze Gui in Zou Renhuai's hand has Kui dragon-shaped ears. The round belly has three groups of different patterns: the cloud and thunder pattern on the edge of the mouth, the animal face pattern on the belly, and the Chilong pattern at the bottom.
, the pattern is exquisite and gorgeous. And there is no large green rust that is common in unearthed bronzes. Instead, there is a dark surface with a layer of black light. It is obvious that this is because it is often played with, and a layer of green rust has been formed on the surface of the bronze Gui.
Thick batter!
However, Liu Dong just admired this exquisite bronze gui and moved it to the top cover. It was not because of how gorgeous the cover with the Kui dragon pattern on the edge was, but after Zou Renhuai picked it up.
Liu Dong found three lines on it, totaling 21 inscriptions!
The general meaning of the inscription is: A man named "You" passed his life. The king at that time gave him this bronze gui to reward his contribution to the country!
Because it does not specify which king or prince it belongs to during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, Liu Dong does not know the origin of this bronze gui, but judging from the aura, it should have appeared in the late Spring and Autumn Period!
Although purely in terms of value, this bronze Gui is not comparable to the famous Qin Gong Gui, let alone the four national treasures Mao Gong Ding, Guo Jizi White Plate, Big Menu Ding and Sanshi Plate Inscription, but it is a bronze with inscriptions after all.
, is already precious enough!
But even so, Liu Dong's feelings about this bronze gui were the same as those of He Chaozong's crossing the sea Guanyin statue. Liu Dong, who had already obtained too many bronze ritual vessels of immeasurable value from the tomb of King Zhuang, felt that in comparison
It is hard to find surprises with some ordinary bronze guis, unless they are heavy items like Mao Gong Ding, but obviously this kind of thing rarely appears in private hands!
"Mr. Liu, what do you think of my collection?" Zou Renhuai, standing next to him, asked with a smile after seeing Liu Dong put down the bronze gui.
"It's very good. Mr. Zou's collection can be said to be a masterpiece!" Liu Dong nodded.
Of course, this is not entirely unreasonable praise. More importantly, Zou Renhuai's collection is indeed very targeted. Whether it is the comic strips at the beginning, or the porcelain, calligraphy and painting, jade, and miscellaneous items, they are basically all
The kind of antiques that are in good condition and have relatively high value among similar works of art! There is almost nothing ordinary about them.
From this, we can also see Zou Renhuai's passion for collecting antiques. Of course, it also shows that the other party's financial resources are indeed extraordinary, otherwise he would not have so many exquisite collections!
"Mr. Liu, thank you. Although I have more things here, in terms of top-notch collections, they are far behind Mr. Liu!" Zou Renhuai said politely.
But despite saying this, the proud look on his face still showed from the corners of his eyes and brows.
But Zou Renhuai, who was deeply in the city, quickly calmed down his mood. After taking a look at Liu Dong, who was looking at the rest of the collection with great interest, Zou Renhuai, who thought for a while, said: "It's just that today you and I have successfully cooperated. Why don't you do it with Mr. Liu?"
Choose one from these collections and let me give it to Mr. Liu as a meeting gift!"
Hearing this, Liu Dong was about to refuse, but soon he remembered a very interesting antique just now, and Zou Renhuai spoke for the second time. If he refused again, he would seem to be a thousand miles away. After all, both parties were the same.
Partner!
Thinking of this, Liu Dong nodded, "I dare not refuse the gift given by the elders. Mr. Zou is so kind, so I will accept it shamelessly!"
"Haha, Mr. Liu is so polite!"
Saying this, Zou Renhuai's eyes flashed with a look of relief. If he took the initiative to send something for the second time and was returned, then he would really be in trouble!
"please!"
After Zou Renhuai finished speaking, Liu Dong nodded, and quickly glanced back and forth at the surrounding display racks. Finally, his eyes fixed on the display racks displaying miscellaneous items. Then he strode over and took out a copper piece from the bottom.
lion!
The image of the bronze lion is not much different from the stone lion that was placed at the entrance of the county and government offices. The only difference is that this bronze lion is on all fours on the ground, unlike the stone lion standing outside the door, which is squatting.
If you include the base, the brass lion that Liu Dong got is 20 centimeters in length and about 15 centimeters in height. It feels heavy in your hand!
After taking a look at the copper lion in his hand, which was fairly well-cast, in good condition and vivid in shape, Liu Dong turned his head and said, "Mr. Zou, I want it!"
"Are you sure?" Zou Renhuai glanced at the bronze lion in Liu Dong's hand and asked with a slightly surprised expression.
Originally, he thought that even if Liu Dong didn't choose his most cherished top three collections, he would definitely choose a mid-to-high-end one, at least a work of art of the Ming and Qing dynasties' handwriting and an Ming and Qing official kiln porcelain. But
Zou Renhuai never expected that Liu Dong would just choose a copper lion that was extremely ordinary in comparison.
Although this bronze lion belongs to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it is not used by the royal family, but is an ordinary folk artifact. If it were not for its exquisite craftsmanship, vivid shape, and relatively good preservation, Zou Renhuai would not have kept it in his collection.
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Of course, even if it were left behind, it would only be an inferior item in Zou Renhuai's collection, and its value would not even be 100,000 Hong Kong dollars.
"How about you change it to another one?"
In Zou Renhuai's opinion, Liu Dong deliberately did not want to take those valuable antiques!
"No, I think this copper lion is quite good. And although money is often used to measure the value of collections in antique collection, the most important thing is to like it yourself! ... Not to mention this copper lion is not
It's as simple as it seems!" Of course, Liu Dong said the last sentence to himself.
Seeing the firm look on Liu Dong's face, Zou Renhuai frowned and said nothing more.
He also knows how to collect antiques, it’s just a hobby!
"Well, since Mr. Liu wants this bronze lion, I will give it to you!"
"Haha, thank you very much Mr. Zou for your generosity!"
"Generous?" Zou Renhuai shook his head inwardly.
At this time, Liu Dong, who was holding the bronze lion in his hand, had no intention of continuing to browse Zou Renhuai's collection. Of course, the most important thing was that he had already read everything here, and there was no point in staying any longer!
Therefore, the two of them quickly left the collection room and returned to the living room again.
Next, after the two talked about their cooperation, it was time for Liu Dong to say goodbye. Liu Dong, who was sent to the door by Zou Renhuai personally, drove away!
But when Liu Dong was driving halfway, his cell phone suddenly rang.
After he picked it up and connected it, Li Yuncong's familiar voice immediately came from it, "Xiaodong, we have arrived in Hong Kong. Shouldn't you, as a landlord, do your best to send a car to pick us up?"
"Brother Li, you are mistaken. I am not a landlord in Hong Kong!" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"You are not a landowner, but you are also a wealthy person. All the big guys are pointing at you!"
Faced with Li Yuncong's nonsense, Liu Dong didn't bother to say more to him, "Okay, wait a moment, I'll send someone to pick you up right away!"
"Then hurry up, we are here...! By the way, remember to send a few more cars, there are quite a few of us!"
"I know, don't worry!" After hanging up the phone, Liu Dong couldn't help but shook his head and said, "These guys don't know how to call in advance when they come over, so what kind of surprises are there!"
Liu Dong, who already has Hanhua Bank and ATV in his hands, now has a solid foundation in Hong Kong, so sending a few luxury cars is not a problem.
When he arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport with two Mercedes-Benzes, he did feel a surprise.
"Why are you here too?"
"Why, you're not welcome?" Wearing a pink windbreaker, a white lace shirt, and black slim-fitting trousers, the pretty and charming Jiang Tingting wrinkled her nose.
"Welcome, of course you are welcome!"
"That's pretty much it! Here you go!"
As she spoke, Jiang Tingting pushed the suitcase in her hand, and Liu Dong naturally took it obediently.
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